Friday, October 26, 2018

Russia to Fine Google for Failing to Filter Blacklisted Sites

Roskomnadzor, Russia's Internet and media watchdog, has published its intention to fine Google for violating the federal law that requires search engines to block websites that are blacklisted by the watchdog.

Specifically, Article 15-8 of the Federal Law "On Information, Informational Technologies and the Protection of Information" mandates search engine operators operating in Russia to block search results of Internet resources blocked in Russia. Search engine has 30 days to connect to Roskomnadzor's blacklist database. If it doesn't, a fine of up to 700,000 rubles ($10,000) can be imposed.

Roskomnadzor had requested Google to connect to the blacklist database but it failed to do so in 30 days. So, Roskomnadzor says that sanctions will follow. Full original text: